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    BIOS password F3F

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by wonk, Dec 1, 2017.

  1. wonk

    wonk Newbie

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    Hi,
    I got an old F3F-notebook. But there is a BIOS password and an windows-XP password, I Do not know. It won't boot from CD. I disassemblied the HD and the ram, but dont get to the BIOS. Now I assemblied RAM and HD again. But now the notebook even won't start windows or go to the BIOS password entry.
    What's to do?
    Grüße, wonk
     
    wonk, Dec 1, 2017
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    themattedness Newbie

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    I assume you also pulled the CMOS battery? I’d try taking the ram/hd out and power cycling without battery (both battery pack and CMOS) installed and then putting the ram/hd back in and powering it without battery to see if it starts. Then pop CMOs battery back in, then reboot to see if it clears bios password.


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    themattedness, Dec 1, 2017
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Discussing circumventing security measures is forbidden by the forum rules.
     
    downloads, Dec 2, 2017
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